MAN, WHAT A GREAT DEFENSE: The formula for success against UConn is no secret. Most teams employ a 2-3 zone, and up until recently, the Huskies have had difficulty cracking the defense. Against Villanova, though, UConn will likely face man-to-man, a welcomed change-of-pace. "I don't know the last time we saw man-to-man," coach Kevin Ollie said. "Seton Hall played zone, St. John's played zone, Syracuse played zone."

THE 3-BALL: Villanova is 12-0 when it sinks six or more 3-pointers in a game. When the Wildcats fail to it that mark, they're 3-10.

HITTNG THE BOARDS: Undersized UConn needs another big-time effort on the glass. Villanova, which boasts three rotation players 6-foot-10 or taller, leads the Big East with 39.1 rebounds per game. It's a figure that helps mask the Wildcats' horrid 41.2 field goal percentage, dead-last in the conference.